Raytheon Marine presents new products for small ships: the gyro compass GyroStar II and the autopilot NP 60 - With the new gyro compass GyroStar II Raytheon Marine, Kiel, introduces a system designed for use on high-performance yachts, fishing vessels, work boats, and all vessels which have up to now been exempt from equipment requirements.
Based on the proven gyro compass Standard 20, a system has been developed which fulfills all demands of this market. The system comprises the sensor GyroStar II, a repeater compass (with 150 mm rose diameter) and a connection unit and is powered by the 24 V DC ship's mains. It is designed for ships with speeds up to 70 kn (HSC) and is equipped with a digital heading transmission, thus eliminating the need to synchronize the repeater compasses. The plug and play concept requires only minimal maintenance and installation work which can also be carried out by knowledgeable ship's personnel. Two Anschuetz repeater compasses can be connected via a course bus and additional receivers via two NMEA 0183 interfaces. Optionally, a 35 V DC step signal output, a Synchro Serial Communication Output (SSC) and an additional NMEA output with high transmission rate (Fast-NMEA) are available.
The navigation package is completed by the new autopilot NP 60. An operator unit - in the typical Anschuetz standard size for desk mounting (96 x 192 mm) or for bulkhead mounting - forms the Man-Machine Interface. An LCD display clearly shows all important information such as gyro compass heading, course-to-steer, ship's speed, rudder position and the selectable steering parameters yawing, rudder and counter rudder. Selection of classic heading control can be set as well as track control or the Quick-Tune function, a heading change manoeuver between 10 and 180° (adjustable in 10° steps) for standard manoeuvers, which can be initiated via a separate operator unit, for example from a fishing work place.
Of course a magnetic compass or Fluxgate can be connected as heading reference in addition to the GyroStar II.
Integration into the navigation and steering control system on board can be realized by a wide range of serial and digital interfaces. A maximum of four additional operator units can be connected parallel to the main one, making steering possible from various stations on board; for example at the working place on trawlers, tugs and other workboats, on flybridges, wings, etc. For these applications operator units are also available in watertight casings (type of protection IP 56).
Together with the GyroStar II , the NP 60 comprises a high-performance navigation and steering control package and both systems are approved according to the latest version of Maritime Equipment Directive MED 96/98/EC, including High Speed Code (HSC), based on the IMO Standard.
Raytheon Marine, a unit of Raytheon Company, is dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of the highest quality marine electronic products and services to the world-wide merchant shipping, government, commercial fishing and recreational boating markets. With plants in Kiel, Germany, and Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Raytheon Marine employs more than 950 people and supports the world-wide shipping fleet via more than 260 sales and service stations around the world.
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